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Dan Gilmore on the 50% Problem:

…50% of all of our operations are also performing below the mid-point – but how many of us know it, or are willing to admit it? In my experience, it’s a very small minority… Why do so many companies overestimate their own supply chain performance levels? What can be done to reduce the personal risk and encourage more individuals and managers to accurately look in the mirror?

As I think about this, to be in the top you need the right people (as pointed out in this book). While there are only so many good people to go around, there needs to be vision from the top on hiring the best.

My other thought is eliminate corporate bullshit. Create a culture where you can and are expected to look at the not so happy facts. Question everything.

This entry was posted on Friday, July 29th, 2005 at 7:46 am and is filed under Logistics.